"Hurry up Jennifer!" cried her mother Mary
Although Mary and her husband William were first class they did not have servants at their beck and call ad liked to do things for themselves and did not want the expense. Their 21 year old daughter liked the freedom. Her fiancé Shaun did not agree and insisted on servants and maids when they arrived in New York.
"I'm almost ready mother!" Jennifer replied getting into her red dress
Shaun knocked on her door "Are you OK sweet pea?" he asked her through the door. Shaun was one of these people who seemed to have split personality. One minute he was affectionate and caring towards Jennifer and the next he was slapping and hitting her and calling her names.
Jennifer was ready and opened her door "I'm ready darling" she smiled fakely at her fiancé
Shaun admired her "You look enchanting Jennifer" He smiled
"Thank you Shaun, you look nice too" She replied
Jennifer kissed him on the cheek
"Hurry up you two. There will be plenty of time for that on the ship!" shouted an impatient Mary
Shaun and Jennifer headed to the front door of their house and waited for the taxi that would take them to Southampton docks
William kissed his daughter's cheek "You look lovely Jennifer"
"Thank you daddy" Jennifer smiled
William was not keen on his daughter marrying Shaun but didn't have the guts to stand up to his wife. William always had a bad feeling and couldn't understand why his daughter always had bruises on her face and black eyes. Mary kept telling him their daughter was clumsy and kept bumping into doors. But William didn't believe this, but he had a strong suspicion his daughter's fiancé was responsible. He also didn't want Jennifer to be living all the way in New York away from her family with a man he believed was mentally and physically abusing. But he couldn't do anything because his wife wouldn't take him seriously and his daughter kept denying it.
The taxi arrived at the O'Riley's home and the four of them got in.
Jennifer had met Shaun at a party that Mary had invited him to. She found him sweet and funny to begin with and fell for him until a few months later he revealed his true self. Unfortunately by then, they were already engaged and her mother insisted she got on with things and made a life with Shaun, who could provide for her. Mary had had enough of feeding and clothing her daughter and told her she needed to find a man and get out. Her father couldn't get a word in edgeways. He just wanted his only child to be happy, but all her mother cared about was getting rid of her daughter.
The taxi ride took about 30 minutes when they arrived. William paid the driver and asked him to help with their luggage. William and Mary had a few weeks worth as they didn't know how long they would be needed, but Jennifer and Shaun had their entire belongings. There was no going back.
They approached the gangway of the ship
"Oh how wonderful she is, look William!" exclaimed Mary
William wasn't too bothered "It's lovely Mary!"
William showed the officer at the gangway their tickets and they then boarded the ship.
They soon found their rooms. William and Mary has one suite, and Jennifer and Shaun had another.
They all got unpacked and were ready to start their journey...